RIL, IT stocks propel Sensex 1,041 pts up; Nifty tops 16,650; Ethos dips 9%

CLOSING BELL: Among individual stocks, Titan, Infosys, M&M, L&T, Reliance Industries, HCL Tech, TCS, and Tech M were the lead gainers

CLOSING BELL

Stock market highlights: Equity markets rose in tandem with global peers even as Brent crude prices went past the $120/barrel-mark. The S&P BSE Sensex held on to its gains as it ended 1,041 points, or 1.9 per cent, higher at 55,926. The Nifty50, too, surpassed the crucial 16,650-mark to end at 16,661, up 309 points or 1.89 per cent.

The broader BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices also climbed over 2 per cent each. 

Among individual stocks, Titan, Infosys, M&M, L&T, Reliance Industries, HCL Tech, TCS, and Tech M were the lead gainers, rallying between 3 per cent and 5 per cent. Ultratech Cement, Bajaj Finance, Wipro, Bharti Airtel, and HDFC, meanwhile, added over 1.5 per cent each.

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In the mid- and small-cap space, 3M India, Jubilant FoodWorks, IRCTC, Crompton Greaves, Ashoka Buildcon, Technicraft Industries, and Unichem Labs were the outperformers.

Sectorally, the Nifty IT and Realty indices advanced 4 per cent each; the Nifty PSU Bank index 3.3 per cent; and the Nifty Auto index 2 per cent.

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Shares of Ethos ended at Rs 802 per share, down 8.6 per cent as against its issue price of Rs 878, on the BSE.  

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Global markets

European stocks advanced on Monday as the US dollar weakened. The pan-European Stoxx 600 added 0.8 per cent in early trade, with tech stocks climbing 2.5 per cent to lead gains. Markets in the US are closed Monday for the Memorial Day holiday. 

Earlier in Asia, Japan's Nikkei 225 added 2.3 per cent, and South Korea's Kospi gained 1.2 per cent.  

4:15 PM

Market view: Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services

A near term trend reversal is visible in the domestic market, supported by valuation comfort and positive trend in the global counterparts. US stocks were boosted on softening inflation worries which will be a crucial factor in deciding the tone of the upcoming Fed policy meeting. The easing of long-running lockdown in China also helped in lifting the sentiments across Asian markets. The market is expected to have a positive run in the near term; however, the impact of central bank policies will be a key factor to be monitored.

4:13 PM

Technical View: Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities

Nifty has cleared the consolidation zone on the daily chart as it closed with a breakaway gap on the daily chart. On the higher end, however, it found resistance at 16700 before closing a bit lower. The trend remains positive till the Nifty sustains above 16400. On the higher end, a decisive move above 16700 may induce a rally towards 17200.

4:11 PM

European markets edge higher in trade

4:08 PM

US equity futures trade on a positive note

4:04 PM

CURRENCY CHECK: Rupee closes 4 paise higher against US dollar

4:00 PM

Closing bell: Over 2,300 stocks advanced whereas 1,090 declined

3:56 PM

Closing bell: Dhampur Sugar, GMR Power among stocks that hit 52-week low

3:54 PM

Closing bell: M&M, Adani Power among stocks that hit 52-week high

3:50 PM

Closing bell: Kotak Bank, JSW Steel, Sun Pharma top Nifty 50 losers

3:47 PM

Closing bell: M&M, Titan, Infosys top Nifty 50 gainers

3:45 PM

Closing bell: Nifty Realty best sectoral performer

3:43 PM

Closing bell: Broader markets outperform benchmark; India Vix slips 6%

3:41 PM

Closing bell: All sectors sizzle positively

3:39 PM

Closing bell: Only 4 Sensex stocks in negative territory

3:35 PM

Closing bell: Bulls fuel Nifty 50 above 16,650 levels